Guidance on selling a A4000 and A3000

[MarkMaker2]

I was a diehard Amiga supporter for a long time but eventually I had to move on to modern computers. I kept these two with the hope that I would eventually set them up and use them but I haven't hooked them up since I moved 16 years ago so I rather they go to a good home and get some cash for them.

I was hoping to get some guidance on what a fair price would be and also if ebay or amibay is the the better option for listing them.

The specs:

A4000 Desktop -- 68060 -- Cybervision64
Can't remember how much ram or HD space -- I seem to think I had the 120 IDE plus a SCSI drive but can't remember.
Kind of remember some kind of ROM upgrade


A3000 Desktop -- is a strange one. It is an 040 but it has the 030 processor as well. Beyond that I don't remember any of the other specs.

I also have a PhonePak (currently in the A3000) but I doubt that is of interest to anyone.

A monitor that was from my A500. It is the standard one everyone had.

A network card.

I'm going to boot them up, clean off any files / do a clean install, make sure everything works etc over the next couple of weeks but I hope to list them mid-July.

Are there any things that I should be looking for on the motherboard which would be relevant to a buyer?

I'm in Canada if that makes a difference.

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Remove the batteries. If they've leaked can significantly affect the value of the systems. IMHO you're better to look on sites like eBay & Amibay for the value of a system (although Amibay tends to be some pretty die-hard collectors) rather than just asking randomly in a forum.  A system is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it (this is where it's helpful to check on the final price of closed auctions).

I'll start the bidding at $1, lol.

[kreciu]

Considering this hardware is like 20+ years old... I will give you $2

[Brian]

Considering this hardware is like 20+ years old... I will give you $2

Don't even think you can install Windows on it, so 2$ might be too much

[koshman]

No, seriously, if they are functional they are worth thousands of dollars. Any further details you might provide will help with the sale - mobo revisions, accelerator types - what 060 is in the A4000 most importantly, any expansion cards etc.

As the others said most importantly at the moment check the batteries on the motherboards and if they started leaking remove them - just breaking them off is enough for the moment. They can cause some heavy corrosion to the motherboard tracks.

Generally speaking it is good you are checking here before sale, because while Amibay is definitely a better place than eBay to make sure the Amigas go to a good home it is not an auction site so you will have to state a price when you sell your HW there.

[Acill]

People say they are worth thousands of dollars,  but if you look on ebay those same ones listed have been posted multiple times for months and never sell.

[Hessu]

For couple hundreds those should be on good working condition and without a battery damage, if those batteries are badly leaked, then 2$ would be too much, in that case processor cards and other peripherals would be the only ones worth of selling, just my opinion, what one see as trash, could be a treasure for other, not going to judge anyone.

[Arnuph1s]

You may want to part out some things like that Cybervision and sell it separately for best results. Probably more existing 4000 users looking for one rather than someone looking for a 4000 and a Cybervision at the same time.

I'd be very interested in the stock 4000 or 3000 and would give you a good price. Just PM me.

[TjLaZer]

My take on going rates assuming battery has not leaked and caused damages and they work.
Some things that can affect value.  (yellowed?  No scratches or damages?, leaked battery even if repaired)

A4000 $400-$600
A3000 $300-$400
CS 060 card: $800-$1000
CV64 card $250
Monitor $50

[hese7]

For couple hundreds those should be on good working condition and without a battery damage, if those batteries are badly leaked, then 2$ would be too much

Even for a battery leaked board you can easily get $150 for the motherboard alone.

[punkyclown]

Listen, these folks are looking out for themselves and not for you or your hardware.  An A4000 with Cybervision, off the charts money wise, start the bidding at $500.00.  An A3000 may be the more valuable computer,  Start the bidding at $600.00. Make sure you  watch and see how many have viewed it and how many are watching it. Even if you don't get any bids.  It only takes one person who really wants it and believe me they will be out there.  
Regards, Brad Hansen

[spaceman88]

Listen, these folks are looking out for themselves and not for you or your hardware.  An A4000 with Cybervision, off the charts money wise, start the bidding at $500.00.  An A3000 may be the more valuable computer,  Start the bidding at $600.00. Make sure you  watch and see how many have viewed it and how many are watching it. Even if you don't get any bids.  It only takes one person who really wants it and believe me they will be out there.  
Regards, Brad Hansen

I sold my A3000 on Ebay a couple of years ago. I started the bidding at $99, it sold for $232. I should have had a reserve amount, but I thought the no reserve would drive bidding. I also sold an A4000/040, it did a little better, I forget the exact amount, but it was close to $400.

[Duce]

Once you do put a price on them, let me know what you are asking, especially on the A3000.  Been looking for one to run my BBS off, tired of emulation or fighting with 20 year old BBS software on my SAM440.

I'm in Canada as well, so shipping would be less hassle.

[tonyvdb]

I just sold a stock A4000/040 early this year on eBay and it went for $850USD I'm also in Canada.

[Acill]

I still stand by them not fetching thousands of dollars. I also have no interest in them and still say that. I will agree on selling the Cyber vision and the 060 cards separate.